======Picture Wall of the Kingdoms======


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**Alternative titles:** Exploring Biodiversity Through Photography
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====Summary====                   
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====Procedure====  
  -Brainstorm locations where examples of the kingdoms might be found in your environment.  
  -Decide which kingdoms you will be able to photograph yourself, and which may require printed or online images.  
  -Create a large display space (such as a classroom wall or poster board) and prepare a name card for each kingdom using cardboard and a marker pen. Attach these to the display area.  
  -Assign classmates to take photographs of living things around the school, garden, or at home that represent each kingdom.  
  -Collect and print photographs for each kingdom. Attach the images to the wall below their corresponding name card using sticky-tape or Blu Tack.  
  -Sort the photographs within the **plant** and **animal** kingdoms into smaller groups (e.g., flowering and non-flowering plants; mammals, birds, reptiles, etc.).  
  -Optionally, add brief classification notes or fun facts to the back or below each photo to describe the organism and its kingdom.  




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====Variations====
  *Create a digital version of the kingdom wall using a slideshow or online gallery.  
  *Add labels showing the scientific names of the photographed organisms.  
  *Include examples of microorganisms by using microscope images or sourced pictures.  
  *Expand the display to include the three-domain system (Bacteria, Archaea, Eukarya).



====Safety Precautions====
  *Ask permission before photographing in public or private spaces.  
  *Do not touch unknown fungi, insects, or plants.  
  *Avoid disturbing wildlife while taking photographs.  
  *Ensure safe use of digital devices near outdoor environments (e.g., water, uneven ground).




====Questions to Consider====
  *Which kingdoms were easiest or hardest to find and photograph?  
  *What characteristics helped you decide which kingdom each organism belonged to?  
  *How are the kingdoms different in terms of cell structure, nutrition, and organization?  
  *Why do scientists use classification systems to group organisms?  
  *What does this activity reveal about the diversity of life in your local area?